San Benito is a community mostly Hispanic with minorities of White Non Hispanic, Native American, and other racial groups reporting a very little German, American, and English ancestries. With a population density of more than 2245 people per square mile, this territory is approximately 6 miles away from Harlingen and more than 110 miles from Corpus Christi. This municipality invites you to visit its San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum and Conjunto Music Museum, which represent part of the history and pride of the Texans residing in this corner of Cameron County served by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District and South Texas Independent School District.